Pumpkin Picking · autumn 2026
Pumpkin picking in York — 2026
We’ve found 4 pumpkin patches and pick-your-own farms within about 40 minutes of York. The top rated is Spilman's Pick Your Own Strawberries. Spilmans Pumpkin Festival. Farm Shop & Cafe. (4.6★ from 941 Google reviews). Most UK patches open in late September and close on 31 October, and weekends are far busier than weekdays. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
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Spilman's Pick Your Own Strawberries. Spilmans Pumpkin Festival. Farm Shop & Cafe.
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The Flower Belt
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Yorkshire Pumpkins
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Baghill Nursery
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Compare at a glance
| Venue | Type | Rating | Reviews | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spilman's Pick Your Own Strawberries. Spilmans Pumpkin Festival. Farm Shop & Cafe. | Pick your own farm produce | ★ 4.6 | 941 | site |
| The Flower Belt | Tourist attraction | ★ 4.8 | 167 | site |
| Yorkshire Pumpkins | Pumpkin patch | ★ 4.9 | 108 | site |
| Baghill Nursery | Garden centre | ★ 4.8 | 22 | site |
Common questions
How many pumpkin patches are there near York?
We track 4 pumpkin patches and pick-your-own farms within roughly 40 minutes of York, and we re-check the list weekly through the season.
When does pumpkin picking start near York?
Most patches open in the last week of September and run until Halloween (31 October). Search interest peaks in the second week of October — going on a weekday morning beats the half-term weekend crowds.
Which pumpkin patch near York is best?
Spilman's Pick Your Own Strawberries. Spilmans Pumpkin Festival. Farm Shop & Cafe. has the strongest Google rating near York — 4.6★ across 941 reviews. “Best” depends on what you want: some patches are big pick-your-own fields, others add mazes, trailers and food.